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ECONOMY
Nepal’s earning from electricity export surges 38 percent this year
Nepal’s earning from electricity export surges 38 percent th...
In the review period, Nepal exported 2.714 billion units of electricity to two of its neighboring countries.
4 hours ago
SOCIETY
Cyber Bureau busts pyramid scam, 11 held for swindling Rs 120.81 million
Cyber Bureau busts pyramid scam, 11 held for swindling Rs 12...
Nepal Police have arrested 11 individuals on charge of being involved in pyramid model online scamming for cheating over Rs 120.81 million from general people.
1 day ago
ECONOMY
NRB paints positive economic outlook despite poor credit disbursement and excess liquidity...
NRB paints positive economic outlook despite poor credit dis...
Nepali banks have been struggling to expand their business at a time Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) projects to achieve a notable rise in the country’s economic activities for the current fiscal year (FY).
2 days ago
ECONOMY
Nepal earns US$9.436 million from electricity exports to Bangladesh in 2025
Nepal earns US$9.436 million from electricity exports to Ban...
According to the NEA, the revenue was generated over a five-month period between mid-June and mid-November 2025. During this period, Nepal exported 40 megawatts of electricity to Bangladesh at a rate of US$6.40 per unit.
5 days ago
ECONOMY
Soaring US dollar deepens Nepal’s public debt liabilities
Soaring US dollar deepens Nepal’s public debt liabilities
Public debt rises by Rs 115 billion in five months of current fiscal year
Dec 25, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt imposes cash fine up to 200% for customs fraud
Govt imposes cash fine up to 200% for customs fraud
The government on Saturday implemented the Customs Act 2025, which was certified by the president three months ago, in an attempt to minimize revenue leakage via cross-border smuggling of goods.
Dec 09, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt prepares financing modalities for two of Nepal’s largest hydropower projects
Govt prepares financing modalities for two of Nepal’s larges...
1,200 MW Budhi Gandaki reservoir-based project and the 1,063 MW Upper Arun semi-reservoir-based project to be built with domestic investment
Nov 26, 2025
ECONOMY
NPLs of commercial banks reach as high as 7.39 percent amid rising bad debts
NPLs of commercial banks reach as high as 7.39 percent amid...
Due to the rise in NPLs, the banks have allocated an additional amount of Rs 11 billion for provisioning in the first three months of the current fiscal year (FY) as per the regulatory norm mandated by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Nov 10, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Nepal’s public debt crosses Rs 2.7 trillion; Rs 50 billion added in Q1
Nepal’s public debt crosses Rs 2.7 trillion; Rs 50 billion a...
Public debt-to-GDP ratio doubles to 44.61% in a decade
Oct 31, 2025
ECONOMY
Gold price continues skyrocketing, hitting record high of Rs 248,500 per tola
Gold price continues skyrocketing, hitting record high of Rs...
Tuesday’s hike was most likely the largest single-day price hike of the precious metal in the domestic market, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association (FENEGOSIDA).
Oct 15, 2025